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Cheap flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Melbourne

JNB — MEL
Oct 25 — Nov 11
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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Popular in

December

Cheapest in

February

Average price

R17 536
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 6% potential increase in price (R21 807 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease (R4 243 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in September 2026
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Best time to book a flight from OR Tambo to Melbourne

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Melbourne

How far ahead should I book a flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Melbourne?

The best time to book flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Melbourne is 40 days before your desired departure date. The cost of your flight will likely increase significantly if you book two weeks in advance of your flight.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Melbourne?

Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Melbourne (average of R15 519). Flying from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Melbourne in December is currently the most expensive (average of R20 489). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

Reviews of airlines servicing Melbourne

Check out reviews from past customers who have flown with Emirates,South African, andQantas Airways from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Melbourne to help guide your decision. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 666 reviews
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Boarding

8,2

Comfort

8,0

Food

7,9

Crew

8,4

Entertainment

8,2

Overall

8,1

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Oct 2024

CPT - DXB

Overall a good experience. Can’t fault it. Good could have been a little better.
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 666 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 666 reviews
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Boarding

8,2

Comfort

8,0

Food

7,9

Crew

8,4

Entertainment

8,2

Overall

8,1

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Oct 2024

CPT - DXB

Overall a good experience. Can’t fault it. Good could have been a little better.
South African
7,7
Good
65 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 666 reviews
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Boarding

8,2

Comfort

8,0

Food

7,9

Crew

8,4

Entertainment

8,2

Overall

8,1

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Oct 2024

CPT - DXB

Overall a good experience. Can’t fault it. Good could have been a little better.
Qantas Airways
7,5
Good
1 103 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 666 reviews
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Boarding

8,2

Comfort

8,0

Food

7,9

Crew

8,4

Entertainment

8,2

Overall

8,1

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Oct 2024

CPT - DXB

Overall a good experience. Can’t fault it. Good could have been a little better.
Qatar Airways
7,3
Good
3 730 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 666 reviews
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Boarding

8,2

Comfort

8,0

Food

7,9

Crew

8,4

Entertainment

8,2

Overall

8,1

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Oct 2024

CPT - DXB

Overall a good experience. Can’t fault it. Good could have been a little better.
Etihad Airways
7,3
Good
1 539 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 666 reviews
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Boarding

8,2

Comfort

8,0

Food

7,9

Crew

8,4

Entertainment

8,2

Overall

8,1

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Oct 2024

CPT - DXB

Overall a good experience. Can’t fault it. Good could have been a little better.

Related info for your journey

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Melbourne round-trip?

    According to our current data, Etihad Airways (R7 815), Cathay Pacific (R13 812), and Qantas Airways (R13 893) offers the cheapest pricing from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Melbourne. Etihad Airways is currently priced 56% below the average price you’ll pay for this route.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Melbourne one-way?

    One-way options have recently been found by users for as low as R7 239 on Qatar Airways. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include Cathay Pacific from R7 734 and Etihad Airways from R7 819 one-way.

  • Where are the most common stopover locations when flying from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Melbourne?

    Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Melbourne flights have a stopover in Doha most often. Dubai sees the second most layovers for non-direct flights flying from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Melbourne. Sydney follows Dubai in terms of the most frequent stopover location on Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Melbourne flights.

  • What are some popular points of interest to see during a stopover in Dubai?

    Dubai Mall, Naif Souq, and Gold Souq are the most popular attractions in Dubai if you're in need of something to do during your stopover. Those on a layover in Dubai interested in visiting Dubai Mall, Naif Souq, or Gold Souq can do so by travelling 10,5 km, 6,3 km, and 6,8 km, respectively from Dubai Intl. Those looking to explore during their stopover in Dubai can hire a car from Dubai Intl for about R570 per day.

  • Where are the least popular stopover locations for Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Melbourne flights?

    Of the flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Melbourne that have stopovers, the fewest flights stop in Perth. Singapore is the second least popular location for stopovers on flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Melbourne. Hong Kong comes next as the third least popular stopover location for Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Melbourne flights.

  • Can I find deals for flights from OR Tambo to Melbourne that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on OR Tambo to Melbourne flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from OR Tambo to Melbourne?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from OR Tambo to Melbourne.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from OR Tambo to Melbourne?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from OR Tambo to Melbourne by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Melbourne?

    Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Melbourne (average of R15 519). Flying from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Melbourne in December is currently the most expensive (average of R20 489). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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Top 7 airlines flying from OR Tambo to Melbourne

AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Etihad AirwaysCheapestR7 815AverageR16 580FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Cathay PacificCheapestR13 812AverageR15 243FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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Qantas AirwaysCheapestR13 893AverageR19 955FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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Qatar AirwaysCheapestR14 223AverageR16 062FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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Singapore AirlinesCheapestR14 701AverageR17 279FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
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South AfricanCheapestR16 114AverageR18 129FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
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EmiratesCheapestR18 282AverageR22 157FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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